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(Above) Class passes with flying colors in 1992 - These Clear Lake fourth graders rose to a challenge issued by their teacher, Troy Heller, in 1992. The students were able to correctly identify all 50 United States on their first try. Pictured are back row (L-R): Jeff Dahle, Jake Sorensen, Chad Caldwell, Chris Haag, Tabathia Brakke,…

Mitchell Richard Anderson, 52, of St. Paul, Minn., formerly of Clear Lake, died Monday, Oct. 2, 2017. A private graveside inurnment will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, at the Clear Lake Cemetery in Clear Lake, with Pastor Harlan Siri officiating. Mitchell was born Feb. 15, 1965, the son of Richard and Karen (Griffith)…

Natasha Marie Bryan, 13, of Clear Lake, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, at her home surrounded by family and her cats after a long battle with Wilm’s tumor. A memorial service was held on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, at Clear Lake Church of Christ, 2010 14th Ave. N., Clear Lake, with Pastor Dan Miller, of…

Donna Oswald, 81, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 4, 2017, at Mill Pond in Ankeny, Iowa, after a courageous journey with Parkinson’s. A funeral service was held on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 517 SW Des Moines St., Ankeny, Iowa. Burial was at Clear Lake Cemetery. Donna, the…

(Above) Despite getting stiff armed by a Clarion-Goldfield-Dows/CAL running back, Luke Eggers (34) moves in to make the tackle in Friday night’s game. Eggers finished the game with three solo and one assisted tackle. -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy Clear Lake Lions fans barely noticed the weather. Their football team was good enough to make…